There are 13 public holidays in Seychelles in 2025, three of which fall on weekends.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1 and 2, 2025, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, April 18, 2025.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday and after Good Friday, and it is a public holiday in many countries. It falls on April 19, 2025.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and it is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It is observed on April 21, 2025.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2025, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is a public holiday in Seychelles on June 18, 2025. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of the referendum when the current constitution was approved in 1993.
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi celebrates the real presence of the body and blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ in the elements of the Eucharist. It is observed on June 19, 2025.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Seychelles on June 29, 2025. The holiday commemorates when Seychelles gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1976.
Assumption of Mary
Assumption Day commemorates the day that the bodily taking up of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, into Heaven. The holiday is observed on August 15, 2025.
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day is observed on November 1, 2025, and commemorates all the saints from Christian history, including those known and unknown.
Immaculate Conception
The holiday is observed on December 8, 2025, and it celebrates the Virgin Mary has been free of original sin from the moment of her conception.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2025, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
The following is the list of public holidays in Seychelles 2025.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2025 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| New Year Holiday | Jan 02, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Good Friday | Apr 18, 2025 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Holy Saturday | Apr 19, 2025 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Monday | Apr 21, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Constitution Day | Jun 18, 2025 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 19, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Jun 29, 2025 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day Holiday | Jun 30, 2025 | Monday | Observed |
| Assumption of Mary | Aug 15, 2025 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 01, 2025 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Immaculate Conception | Dec 08, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Seychelles in 2025.
